Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
Lab finds high PFAS in Quincy’s “PFAS-free” turnout as IAFF urges independent checks
Without protective equipment, wildland firefighters will continue to pay the price with their health
Stay current on NIOSH program layoffs, the status of the National Fire Academy and changes to FEMA
Department of Defense firefighters worry about their health after research links testicular cancer to PFAS found in foam
Legislation and lawsuits grow as the effort to avoid cancer and PFAS-infused materials continues
The CDC partnership with the WTC Health Program raises awareness of the physical and mental effects of the attacks and the treatment
Deaths from cancer related to the terror attacks continue to climb as do registrations with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Victims’ lawyers put on notice to have all paperwork submitted in order to speed up the application process
The addition of 43 fire and EMS members who died of illnesses related to Sept. 11 attacks nears the number killed in the collapses
Identifying the top three manners of death for on- and off-duty firefighters
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
Allentown Assistant Fire Chief Chris Kiskeravage died in June from job-related cancer
The U.S. fire administrator touted the work of the Fire and Life Safety Communicator’s Initiative and the collaborative effort to focus on the fire service’s messaging challenges through #FireServiceOneVoice
Senate Bill 71 makes it easier for firefighters with cancer to receive workers’ compensation
Yuba City firefighters take advantage of the Galleri test to screen for over 50 types of cancer
Inside the chemotherapy experience, from the team of helpers to our role as patients
A new EPA rule on forever chemicals could cost manufacturers $1B to come into compliance
Firefighters in Ridgefield and Glennville are mourning the loss of Firefighter Dionigi “Gino” Furano Jr.
The Firefighters Cancer Collaborative is a partnership raising awareness of cancer and promoting steps to reduce the risk of exposure
A newly diagnosed cancer patient doesn’t have the best relationship with the chief
The Chico Fire Department will receive over $348K to purchase a cancer screening program and Tablet Command software
Methuen officials passed an ordinance stating the city will not purchase firefighter gear unless it is PFAS-free
Wake County is reducing the risk of cancer with PPE, decon and prohibiting tobacco products
It’s time for NFPA to develop a standard specifically tailored to what’s expected of a health and safety officer
St. Paul Fire Capt. Chris Parsons championed legislation about cancer, assisting injured firefighters and dealing with PTSD
The payout will settle lawsuits against 3M regarding PFAS in public drinking water systems
Cherokee County Lieutenant Dave Burnaugh faced two tumors at once
Greenwich Deputy Chief Brian Buell served the department and community for over three decades
We, as firefighters, have faced everything, but when faced with terminal cancer, moments of connection mean so much
An AFG grant will help Troy firefighters keep their PPE clean and reduce their exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens
When Diane Cotter’s firefighter husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 she uncovered PFAS in PPE
The first in several trials over firefighting foam and groundwater contamination was scheduled to begin Monday
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